Union University News

Late 3-point barrage propels Union into NAIA semifinals

JACKSON, Tenn. – March 21, 2009 – Back-to-back three-pointers by Kayla Hudson provided a needed spark for the Lady Bulldogs, who came from behind to defeat Point Loma Nazarene 65-59 Saturday in the quarterfinals of the NAIA national tournament at Oman Arena.

Despite pulling ahead 31-30 at halftime, Union trailed for most of the first half and fell behind by as many as eight in the second half. Hudson's three-pointer at 6:39 tied the game, and a second one at 5:56 gave the Lady Bulldogs a 57-54 lead.

Less than a minute later, Meredith Jacobs also hit a trey to give Union a 60-55 lead. Point Loma never got closer than three the rest of the way.